About Harry Alexander
Lived 1905 – 1993 (aged 87). Harry Alexander was an Australian cricketer.
Harry Houston "Bull" Alexander MBE (9 June 1905 – 15 April 1993) was an Australian cricketer who played in one Test match, the fifth of the 1932-33 "bodyline series" against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground, as a fast, right-arm opening bowler.
He played for Victoria in 27 first-class matches between 1929 and 1933, and toured India with the unofficial Australian team in 1935-36.
His best first-class figures were 7 for 95 for Victoria against New South Wales in the 1932-33 Sheffield Shield.
He also played 89 matches for Essendon and 4 matches for North Melbourne in Melbourne local competition cricket between 1924–25 and 1936–37.
During the Second World War Alexander served as a warrant officer in the Australian Army from 1940 to 1945. He served in Malta, the Middle East and the Pacific.
He was also a past president of the Euroa Football Club. Social rooms at the Memorial Oval are named in his honour and he is listed in the Alexandra, Euroa & District Cricket Association Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Alexander?
Australian cricketer (1905-1993)
When was Harry Alexander born?
Harry Alexander was born on 9 June 1905 in Ascot Vale.
When did Harry Alexander die?
Harry Alexander died on 15 April 1993 in East Melbourne.
What was Harry Alexander's occupation?
Harry Alexander was a cricketer.
What nationality was Harry Alexander?
Harry Alexander was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Alexander (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Alexander. https://biography.guide/harry-alexander/
MLA: "Harry Alexander." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-alexander/.
Chicago: "Harry Alexander." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harry-alexander/.
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